Agilent Technologies 8860 Operating instructions

Agilent 8860 Gas Chromatograph
Site Preparation Guide

Site Preparation Guide
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Site Preparation Guide 3
Contents
1 Agilent 8860 GC Site Preparation
Site Preparation Checklist 6
Bench Preparation 7
Maximum Length of Cables and Hoses 10
2 GC Installation Kits
Installation Kits 14
3 Dimensions and Weights
Dimensions and Weight 18
Foreline Pump Requirements for Systems Including an MSD 20
ALS Dimensions and Weight 21
4 Environmental Conditions
Environmental Conditions 24
Heat Dissipation 25
ALS Environmental Conditions 26
5 Exhaust Venting
Exhaust Venting 28
Venting hot air 28
Venting other gases 29
Exhaust vent fittings 30
6 GC System Power Requirements
Power Requirements 32
USA fast heating oven, 240 V 34
Canadian installation 34
Common instrument power cord plugs 34
ALS Power Requirements 38
7 Gas Selection and Plumbing
Gas and Reagent Selection 40
Hydrogen Carrier Gas 42
Gas and Reagent Purity 42

4Site Preparation Guide
Gas Supplies 43
GC/MS Gas Requirements 45
Performance verification 48
Gas Plumbing 49
Supply tubing for most carrier and detector gases 50
Supply tubing for hydrogen gas 50
Two-stage pressure regulators 51
Pressure regulator-gas supply tubing connections 51
Filters and traps 52
A LAN Requirements
Site LAN Network 56

Site Preparation Guide 5
1Agilent 8860 GC Site Preparation
Site Preparation Checklist 6
Bench Preparation 7
Maximum Length of Cables and Hoses 10
This guide outlines the site requirements for GC, GC/MS, and automatic liquid sampler (ALS)
installation. Site requirements include the necessary space, electrical supplies, gas supplies,
operating supplies and consumables required to successfully install the GC and related
instruments and systems.
The site must meet the requirements specified in this guide before beginning installation.
Refer to the Agilent Web site at www.agilent.com for the most up-to-date listing of GC, GC/MS,
and ALS supplies and consumables.

1 Agilent 8860 GC Site Preparation
Site Preparation Checklist
6Site Preparation Guide
Site Preparation Checklist
For typical system requirements for system installation, see the diagrams on page 8 through
page 9.
Use the following checklist to ensure that the site is properly prepared for GC system
installation.
1Ensure that the appropriate installation hardware has been acquired.
See “Installation Kits” on page 14.
2Ensure that the location in which the GC system is being installed meets the
requirements for environmental conditions. See “Environmental Conditions” on
page 24. Also see “Heat Dissipation” on page 25.
3Prepare bench space for the GC system. Ensure that the bench has the size and
weight capacity to accommodate the GC and associated components. See “Bench
Preparation” on page 7. Also see “Dimensions and Weight” on page 18.
4Ensure that system components are oriented so that they can be connected
properly. See “Maximum Length of Cables and Hoses” on page 10.
5If the system being installed includes an MSD, ensure that the bench allows for
proper installation and connection of the foreline pump. See “Foreline Pump
Requirements for Systems Including an MSD” on page 20.
6Ensure that appropriate venting is provided for the GC system. See “Exhaust
Venting” on page 28.
7Ensure that a dedicated power circuit is available for each device in the system.
See “Power Requirements” on page 32.
8Ensure that appropriate gas and reagent supplies are provided for the GC system.
See “Gas and Reagent Selection” on page 40.
9Ensure that appropriate gas plumbing is provided for the GC system. See “Gas
Plumbing” on page 49.
10 If the GC system being installed includes a data system, ensure that the PC meets
the requirements necessary to properly support the GC system. For more
information, see the site prep guide for your data system.
11 If the GC being installed is to be connected to a site LAN, ensure that the appropriate
cabling is available. See “Site LAN Network” on page 56.

1 Agilent 8860 GC Site Preparation
Bench Preparation
Site Preparation Guide 7
Bench Preparation
When planning a bench layout:
•Consider component dimensions, weights, and space requirements. See “Dimensions and
Weight” on page 18.
•Consider the lengths of cables and hoses for connection of components. See “Maximum
Length of Cables and Hoses” on page 10.
•For systems that include an MS, consider foreline pump requirements. See “Foreline
Pump Requirements for Systems Including an MSD” on page 20.
•Allow space for operational access.
•Note that the 7200 Q-TOF requires 48 cm (1.6 ft) of space in front to allow for the RIS
probe extraction tool handle when installed.
•Note that some repairs to the GC/MS, or to the GC itself, will require access to the back of
the instrument(s).
Examples are provided here for systems including a GC with an ALS, computer and printer.
Most examples also include an MS.
See several example layouts below.

8Site Preparation Guide
1 Agilent 8860 GC Site Preparation
Bench Preparation
Typical GC System - 8860 GC with computer and printer.
Total weight: ~84 kg (186 lb) Maximum power consumption: ~3,250 VA (11,090 btu/hr)
78 cm (31-in.) without heat deflector
65 cm (26-in.) with heat deflector
Leave 30 cm (12-in.) open space for operational access
Use isolated circuits with dedicated grounds for GC and MSD.
Application
Gas*
* Use 1/8-in. Swagelok gas connections
Purity
Supply Pressure (psi)†
† 1 psi = 6.89 kPa
Carrier Helium
Hydrogen Nitrogen
99.9995 99.9995 99.9995
50 - 80 50 - 80 50 - 80
Detectors TCD Helium 99.9995 50 - 80 FID, NPD, FPD, TCD
Hydrogen 99.9995 50 - 80
ECD, FID, FPD, NPD, TCD
Nitrogen 99.9995 50 - 80
FID, NPD, FPD
Air Zero
grade
50 - 80
80 cm (32-in.) (without ALS) 100 cm (40-in.) (with ALS)
~2.35 m (7.7 ft.)
~86 cm (34-in.) ~56 cm (22-in.) ~56 cm (22-in.)~44 cm (17.3-in.)

1 Agilent 8860 GC Site Preparation
Bench Preparation
Site Preparation Guide 9
Typical GC/MS System - 8860 GC, 5977 MSD, with computer and printer.
Total weight: ~123 kg (271 lb) Maximum power consumption: ~4,350 VA (14,843 btu/hr)
78 cm (31-in.) without heat deflector
65 cm (26-in.) with heat deflector
If bench backs up to wall, drill 1.5-in. hole for foreline pump hose.
Leave 30 cm (12-in.) open space for operational access
Use isolated circuits with dedicated grounds for GC and MSD.
Place foreline pump on floor or on vibration reducing bench.
Application
Gas*
* Use 1/8-in. Swagelok gas connections
Purity
Supply Pressure (psi)†
† 1 psi = 6.89 kPa
Carrier Helium
Hydrogen Nitrogen
99.9995 99.9995 99.9995
50 - 80 50 - 80 50 - 80
Detectors TCD Helium 99.9995 50 - 80 FID, NPD, FPD, TCD
Hydrogen 99.9995 50 - 80
ECD, FID, FPD, NPD, TCD
Nitrogen 99.9995 50 - 80
FID, NPD, FPD
Air Zero
grade
50 - 80
80 cm (32-in.) (without ALS) 100 cm (40-in.) (with ALS)
~2.35 m (7.7 ft.)
~86 cm (34-in.) ~56 cm (22-in.) ~56 cm (22-in.)~44 cm (17.3-in.)

1 Agilent 8860 GC Site Preparation
Maximum Length of Cables and Hoses
10 Site Preparation Guide
Maximum Length of Cables and Hoses
The distance between system modules may be limited by some of the cabling and the vent or
vacuum hoses.
CAUTION
The supporting surface for the 7200/7250 Q-TOF GC/MS system should be kept relatively
vibration free. Do not put the rough pump on your laboratory bench with the 7200/7250
Q-TOF GC/MS due to the vibration that the pump creates. Vibration can lead to a loss of
mass accuracy and resolution.
Table 1 Cable and hose lengths
Item Length
Remote cable 2 m (6.6 ft)
LAN cable 10 m (32.8 ft)
Power cords 2 m (6.6 ft)
Vacuum hose 1.3 m (4.24 ft)
Foreline pump power cord 2 m (6.6 ft)
7697A Headspace Sampler transfer line 99 cm (39-in.)
G1888 Headspace Sampler transfer line 80 cm (31.5-in.)